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Reckless Muirhouse driver caught at nearly triple the speed limit is ‘one of worst incidents’ detected

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The scene at Marytree House earlier this morning. Pic: contributed

Four treated for smoke inhalation after Edinburgh high-rise block fire

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Artist impressions showing proposed redevelopment of Omni centre

Edinburgh councillors approve plans for ‘clumsy extension’ at Omni Centre

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A rhino was craned into his new home at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo following a one thousand mile journey from Germany.

VIDEO: Baby rhino craned into new home at Edinburgh Zoo after 1000 mile journey

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Extra 85 staff and three more trains pledged by ScotRail to improve performance

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NHS Lothian cancels heart surgery after infection deaths

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‘Granton is not Saint-Tropez’ - Beach hut homes will still be built despite concerns

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Edinburgh far-right demo sparks outrage after Christchurch terror

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David Blaine. Pic: stocklight/Shutterstock

World famous magician David Blaine is coming to Edinburgh in 2019

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Nicola Sturgeon ready to form SNP-Labour coalition if snap general election called
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$Jessica Ross was left with a broken neck and fractured back after a freak accident$

Edinburgh woman breaks neck falling from top floor window while smoking - then makes light of it on Instagram

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106 year old Sam Martinez visits Easter Road to see The Scottish Cup

Hibs fan legend Sam Martinez honoured for work during war

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Amanda Cox was found in a rarely used stairwell at Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary.

Amanda Cox: Gofundme for tragic mum raises more than £8000 in a day

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An albino squirrel captured on camera earlier in the year. Picture: SWNS

‘Heartbreak’ as rare albino squirrel killed on Scottish road

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More than 11,000 sign Hearts fan’s petition against semi-final debacle

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Jack used a handcycle to get around after his surgery

Jack all set to pedal through Perthes

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Nicola Reynolds will run for the Sands charity

Baby Ramsay spurs Nicola Reynolds on for Sands

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Dancer puts cancer battle centre stage at Edinburgh Fringe

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Cyclist crosses America for charity that saved mum’s life

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House prices in Edinburgh and Lothians soar again during summer

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Music fans descend on Linlithgow for a host of top acts

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Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Pic: Ian Georgeson

Second man, 18, due in court after armed robberies of two young women in Edinburgh

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The driver was caught at Muirhouse Parkway. Pic: Google Maps/ Police Scotland

Reckless Muirhouse driver caught at nearly triple the speed limit is ‘one of worst incidents’ detected

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Alesha MacPhail (6).

Alesha MacPhail killer was ‘quite satisfied’ with murder of 6-year-old

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Police dealt with an SDL protest in Glasgow last summer. Picture: TSPL

Edinburgh far-right demo sparks outrage after Christchurch terror

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Alesha MacPhail: Teenager jailed for at least 27 years for rape and murder of 6-year-old

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Woman robbed of handbag in late night Musselburgh assault

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TV wrestler who used chip van to lure rape victims in East Lothian jailed

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Police ‘should have acted faster’ after Scottish woman, 39, found dead in cupboard

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ScotRail Alliance managing director Alex Hynes is confident the plan will produce "significant improvements". Picture: ScotRail

Extra 85 staff and three more trains pledged by ScotRail to improve performance

Transport

Smartcard Plus enables ScotRail passengers to travel without buying a ticket first. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail smartcard trial to enable ‘travel without a ticket’

Transport

Electric scooters on pavements pose a potential conflict with pedestrians. Picture: Getty Images

Why Scotland’s roads aren’t ready for electric scooters – Alastair Dalton

Opinion

Emergency services called SGN about the leak. Picture: TSPL

Damaged gas pipe leads to leak in Edinburgh street

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FirstGroup's new Hitachi AT300 train. Picture: FirstGroup

New trains to allow Edinburgh to London for £25

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A Norwegian 737 Max remains grounded at Edinburgh Airport. Picture: Norwegian

Norwegian axes last Edinburgh-US route two weeks early

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Haymarket station. Picture: TSPL

Network Rail signalling fault at Edinburgh’s Haymarket station causes major disruption

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‘We want more pedestrianised streets,’ says Edinburgh public

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Donations flood in for family of deceased Portobello cyclist

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Cyclist ‘struck by a lorry’ on main Portobello road

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‘The carriage was like the cell they held Dumbo’s mum:’ Commuters angered by ScotRail response to Haymarket disruption

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Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes have more impact

Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes have more impact

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Six people died from infections after operations.

NHS Lothian cancels heart surgery after infection deaths

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A video shows a rat scuttling across the school playground

VIDEO: Disgusted parents slam council as rats ‘run wild’ at Edinburgh school

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Caitlin McDougall knows the numbers game

Amazon delivers boost to maths fan Caitlin’s ambitions

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The best and worst performing secondary schools in Edinburgh ranked by Highers results

Education

Edinburgh Council chiefs set to hand out £2.7m in three-year employment drive

Education

These 18 Scottish words have just been added to the 2019 Oxford Dictionary

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Climate science is not ‘liberal propaganda’ – Harriet Sweatman

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Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes have more impact

Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes have more impact

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Stacey McNeill, the Muirhouse mum whose children were hospitalised. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh councillors demand review of high rise housing conditions after mum’s horrific mould ordeal

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Six people died from infections after operations.

NHS Lothian cancels heart surgery after infection deaths

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Childhood maltreatment is one of the strongest risk factors for major depression

Childhood trauma can make severe depression more likely, finds report

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Here are 20 Edinburgh postcode areas ranked by the fewest to highest number of noise complaints

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NHS Lothian suspends heart surgery over infection risk

NHS Lothian cancels heart surgery after infection deaths

Health

The slogan for Organ Donation Week, held in September

Here’s proof that altruism really does exit – Dr Catherine Calderwood

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Renowned Edinburgh psychiatrist struck off for ‘misleading and inaccurate’ patient report

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Ian Rankin backs community bid to save Edinburgh’s Astley Ainslie grounds

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Edinburgh mum slams council for ‘unlivable’ soaking flat which left kids in hospital

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Doctors leader issues Brexit warning for EU nationals working in Scotland's NHS

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Home Secretary Amber Rudd is one of the few people left who could stop a no-deal Brexit (Picture: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Brexit: Only two weeks to avoid an accidental no-deal – Paris Gourtsoyannis

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Stephanie Turner as Inspector Jean Darblay in Juliet Bravo ' a role model for aspiring policewomen everywhere

How my bid to become Juliet Bravo fell short – Susan Morrison

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After a massage, the look on Hayley's baby's face is one of sheer bliss (Picture: Michael Gillen)

The benefits of baby massages – Hayley Matthews

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Electric scooters on pavements pose a potential conflict with pedestrians. Picture: Getty Images

Why Scotland’s roads aren’t ready for electric scooters – Alastair Dalton

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Brexit: Tories have brought Union to brink of collapse – Joyce McMillan

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Liam Rudden: Dancing in the hurricane with the Crimson Queen

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Mystery over the £200,000 payment for a footbridge to Calton Hill in Edinburgh

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Six Nations: Calcutta Cup tickets were best ton I’ve ever spent – John McLellan

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Home Secretary Amber Rudd is one of the few people left who could stop a no-deal Brexit (Picture: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Brexit: Only two weeks to avoid an accidental no-deal – Paris Gourtsoyannis

Opinion

Everything Theresa May said about the UK in her address to the nation was nonsense (Picture: Jonathan Brady/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Brexit: Tories have brought Union to brink of collapse – Joyce McMillan

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A homeless person in Edinburgh. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh’s homeless could stay in private homes instead of B&Bs under council plans

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Anti-Brexit protesters dressed as Theresa May and Angela Merkel outside the EU Commission in Brussels today. Picture: PA

Brexit: One million sign petition demanding the UK remains in the EU

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NHS Lothian suspends heart surgery over infection risk

NHS Lothian cancels heart surgery after infection deaths

Health

Police dealt with an SDL protest in Glasgow last summer. Picture: TSPL

Edinburgh far-right demo sparks outrage after Christchurch terror

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Police dealt with an SDL protest in Glasgow last summer. Picture: TSPL

Anti-fascist protesters take to Edinburgh streets against Scottish Defence League

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Mystery over the £200,000 payment for a footbridge to Calton Hill in Edinburgh

Opinion 1

Despite Brexit and pockets of squalor, Britain is still working – John McLellan

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Kenny MacAskill: Why SNP shouldn’t boast about job figures

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Independence would give Scotland better chance of happiness – Fiona Hyslop

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Edinburgh Restaurant Awards 2018, The Principal, George Street. Neil Hanna Photography.

Nominate your favourite Edinburgh Restaurant now

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China Red, Grindlay Street, restaurant of the year. Pic: Ian Georgeson

Revealed: Winner of Evening News Chinese Restaurant of the Year

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Ian Murray MP has vowed to fightt the proposals. Pic: Neil Hanna

Developers accused of ‘war of attrition’ on greenbelt land at Liberton

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Councillors granted planning permission for the new homes.

‘Granton is not Saint-Tropez’ - Beach hut homes will still be built despite concerns

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Food bank use was on the rise in Scotland last year, a charity warned. Picture: Jon Savage

Kenny MacAskill: Why SNP shouldn’t boast about job figures

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Council chiefs are set to hand out almost �2.7 million over three years. Pic: fizkes/Shutterstock

Edinburgh Council chiefs set to hand out £2.7m in three-year employment drive

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